DJariya

By djariya at 2011-01-09

Synopsis:



Episode 4 of 13

Promo:

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kstublen

I actually really like this show. I appreciate how it embraces the superhero genre and comic books in general. I doubt it will return for a second season, but I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

I really love the show's sense of humor though. Faraday encountering the prison guy dressed up as The Cape, the cape not working because of the wind, and especially the kid opening the door to ask the question and then closing it before Trevor could come inside

Orwell seemed a little shaken this episode and definitely put herself at risk. They aren't being very subtle about it, but she clearly has some connection to Chess, most likely father/daughter. I mean, first last week and the juxtaposition of Orwell dancing and the ballerina that Chess had, and this week with the whole parent/child discussion between Orwell and Faraday. It's a bit too obvious.

I'm surprised Faraday actually thought the plan of having Scales out Fleming as Chess would work. Like anyone would take Scales seriously given Fleming's position and people assuming Faraday was Chess not too long ago.

I also don't like the idea that Faraday would try and stop Max & Co. I get that he's the hero and should stop the bad guys, but it just seems unnecessary to pit them against each other. And while I know they're robbers, so far I've only seem them rob banks and the train, money which was undoubtedly insured by the government.

The only thing that really bothers me about this show is how careless Faraday is at times. I mean, him walking around the train seems reckless to begin with, but then taking the mask off where anyone could see him and using only the hood to cover his face? There's no reason he should take that type of chance. And it's so obviously him, I'm surprised Fleming didn't immediately recognize him the moment he was being lowered down on the train.

I'm also surprised Faraday's son doesn't think The Cape is his dad. What with the constant visits, discussions about his father, and now the birthday gift.

Still, minor gripes aside I really think the show is a lot of fun. I particularly enjoyed The Cape and Fleming have to work together to stop the train. I kept waiting for Fleming to just reach over and rip the mask off though, lol.

astrochimp

I wanna love the show but so far i'm just liking it. This was my least favorite ep so far.

RocShemp

I enjoyed it but agree with kstublen's points of contention. I'll add another one (although I let it slide cos it's a comic book trope): the villains are so into monologing that they can't even get around to offing each other.

aynrandgirl

Chess clearly doesn't recognize Orwell. Orwell's mask was too small to stop anybody familiar with her from recognizing her. If she is his daughter, how is he supposed to find her if he doesn't know what she looks like?

djones6746

This ep was ok for me. With a good portion of this show happening on the train, it was somewhat boring. Still like the show and will continue watching for now to see how it grows over the next couple of weeks.

clappj

Sounds like Tarantino directing.

Fist of Doom

I continue to love the show. The way it's shot and the colorful characters make it seem like a comic book come to life.

JTH182

JeffTheAlpaca

This was the weakest episode but next weeks show looks promising with Mena Suvari.

wmansir

I like the show but I think the family stuff drags it down a bit. I FF through the family flashback, so that helps. Besides hamstringing the show by including those scenes it also limits the sexual tension he has with Glau or the eventual femme fatale villain(s).

DJariya

The one thing that I got from this episode is that Scales is fucking nuts.

Other than that, it was just okay. I like the storytelling and the fact that the episode is broken up into chapters like a graphic novel. I did get a good laugh when Scales tried to out Fleming as Chess.

BTW, I was pleasantly surprised to see Dayton Callie from Sons of Anarchy, although the role was pretty insignificant.

Bronkster

I really liked this episode, even allowing for the flaws that Kstublen detailed above. The humor and comic-y banter - especially this week - had me laughing a lot. I'm glad this isn't a "too serious" type show. Hell, I though this episode was a lot of fun.